Tripleband scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Tripleband scorpionfish (Lioscorpius trifasciatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Setarchidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 250 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Distinguished by the following characters: anal fin III, 5; 3 diagonal red bands on pectoral fin; red caudal-fin margin; relatively small head, 38.7-42.3% SL, orbit 7.4-8.2% SL; upper jaw, 19.1-20.7% SL; maxilla depth, 5.3-6.1% SL; short predorsal-fin distance 36.2-38.8%; long second pelvic-fin ray 18.6-19.8% SL, 0.9-1.0 of length of upper jaw; anal-fin spines, first 5.0-6.6% SL, second 10.4-12.% SL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tripleband scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tripleband scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tripleband scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 250 - 400 m . Deep-water; 9°S - 39°S, 144°E - 151°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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